Police investigate the building-collapse case, while the family of deceased hold contractor responsible

Three people died in Vadodara after a three-storey under-construction building in Bawamanpura collapsed late last night. The family members held the contractor responsible for the incident and demanded compensation.

Bachubhai Dindol, who lost two nephews and the wife of a nephew in the late-night incident said, he also works as a laborer in Vadodara. Three members of his family have been killed due to the inferior quality materials by the contractor. Another nephew Ritu Mansingh Patel (17) is battling for life in hospital. The children of his eldest nephew Kamlesh have become orphans as he died in the incident.

He said they will not accept the bodies for the last rites until they get compensation from the contractor. The contractor has not yet arrived. Bachubhai Dindol said be went to the place and saw the material which is low grade. There were not enough materials used in the base and pillars which lead to the accident. They demanded compensation for the families of the deceased. The village sarpanch will be reaching here and the rest will be decided after his arrival.

Vadodara police are investigating the case. They are waiting for the doctor’s nod to take the statement of the injured. ACP S.G. Patil said strict action will be taken against those responsible for the late-night incident.

The FSL team also took samples from the area to investigate the materials used in the structure and they are waiting for the statement from the injured.

The house belongs to Mohammad Noormahammad Sheikh and he gave the contract to Mahir Mohammad Kabutarwala who is untraceable and police are searching for him. They are also investigating the permission given by the corporation for the construction and also the quality of the materials used by the contractor. The ACP said guilty will not be spared.

Locals gathered at the spot said, a big thud-like sound make them woke up at the midnight and they rushed outside to see the collapsed building. They immediately informed the fire bridge and helped them in rescue work. They added the contractor used substandard materials and demand strict action against him to avoid such incidents in the future.